Pretty Papercuts and Scents - Stuff We Love

Happy Freeday peeps! Hope you're all ready for a little break away from workies? As is our wont on a Friday, we bring for your delectation some super finds in today's Stuff We Love. Today we're a little passionate about paper, including not only lovely stationery but pretty papercuts that make lovely gifts, and for good measure some smelly stuff - handmade soaps and lotions all the way from Co. Meath...

Based in a small studio in London, England, Amelia Lane Paper was born when a love of paper goods collided with a passion for celebrating the big events in life — from engagements and weddings to birthdays and babies.

Whether you are searching for something traditional and elegant, whimsical and fun, or modern and unique, Amelia Lane Paper is passionate about pairing outstanding design with the individual personalities of clients. In the online and etsy store you can find a whole range of paper goodie including wedding invitations, cheeky greeting cards and personalised social stationery sets. And if you don't see it, they can create it! www.amelialanepaper.co.uk

If you're looking for an unusual and unique wedding gift, then a bespoke paper cut from Mr Yen Papercuts may be just what you've been searching for. Set up by Jonathan Chapman after leaving University in 2010, he taught himself to paper cut through hours, days, months and years of practice, persistence and patience.

All Mr Yen Papercuts are created by hand, with a simple scalpel and each design is cut from one single sheet of paper, with all materials being sourced from the UK. Every piece of paper cut work created is a one of a kind piece of work, being truly unique, as is the clients project or the customer receiving the paper cut piece. www.shop.mr-yen.com

The Handmade Soap Co. was founded in 2009 by Donagh Quigley and Gemma McGowan. It arose out of a need for change in the couples life as by 2009, Donagh’s thatching business, ‘Thatcherman’, like many other businesses, was feeling the ill effects of the economic downturn. Donagh & Gemma set out with a passionate vision; - that even seriously good skincare should be fun.

The Handmade Soap Co. has already been discovered by shoppers as far flung as Japan and Brazil and they are quickly becoming industry leaders, winning numerous awards for their 100% natural range of skincare products. We think these sweet smelling little beauties would make great bridesmaids gifts or favours and the mini pamper kits are perfect for leaving in the bathroom's at your reception for your guests to enjoy! www.thehandmadesoapcompany.ie